1
as in prevailed
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
despite an accident early on, the runner persevered and ultimately triumphed
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as in delighted
to feel or express joy or triumph
the team triumphed by hoisting their coach into the air and carrying her off the field
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Recent Examples of triumphed
In live action, having triumphed with multi-prized intimate cinema, some directors look set to break out of their comfort zone.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
That allowed Adams to bypass the Democratic primary, in which Mamdani triumphed over Cuomo.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Mikie Sherrill, a Navy veteran and ex-prosecutor, triumphed in New Jersey.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
One incumbent and four newcomers triumphed in Tuesday’s Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education races to make the third board shake-up in recent years.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry packed on the PDA while celebrating after the Los Angeles Dodgers triumphed over the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 World Series.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Eight years later, the franchise would win its first championship – and since moving West in 1958, only the Yankees have triumphed more often.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
In the end, reason triumphed over adventurism at the Spanish court.
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
This new group eventually triumphed.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Oct. 2025
John Hopewell, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
That allowed Adams to bypass the Democratic primary, in which Mamdani triumphed over Cuomo.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Mikie Sherrill, a Navy veteran and ex-prosecutor, triumphed in New Jersey.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
One incumbent and four newcomers triumphed in Tuesday’s Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education races to make the third board shake-up in recent years.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry packed on the PDA while celebrating after the Los Angeles Dodgers triumphed over the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 World Series.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Eight years later, the franchise would win its first championship – and since moving West in 1958, only the Yankees have triumphed more often.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
In the end, reason triumphed over adventurism at the Spanish court.
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
This new group eventually triumphed.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphed
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In Virginia, Abigail Spanberger secured the governorship with a decisive lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, while Mikie Sherrill prevailed in New Jersey following a campaign centered on affordability and public safety.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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That reasoning was ultimately validated in court, and the federal government prevailed.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
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Snoop, who delighted audiences with his dispatches from the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, will be back on his ring game next month as a roving correspondent for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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Nancy Bernstorff and Terri Lopez, both from Ramona, said they were delighted by Truett’s artwork.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Acuff won a high school state championship at the Breslin Center in 2023.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Cardell Williams completed 8 of 11 passes for 188 yards and two touchdowns to speedster Ernest Campbell as the Hornets won for the sixth time in their last eight outings with two conference games to go.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Elon Musk exulted in swinging his chainsaw.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
5 Nov. 2025
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The duo exulted in success and strove to support a young family in a fickle industry.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Triumphed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphed. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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